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Anyone traveling over the hills and through the woods to grandmother's house for Christmas or New Year's may have a long trip, but if it's via car or truck, it's likely to be substantially cheaper.

American Automobile Association travel analysts estimate that current gas prices, which are at their lowest numbers since 2008, are likely to drop as much as seven cents by Christmas and possibly seven more cents by New Year's. Some gas stations in Wilson and East Davidson counties currently are selling gas for under $2 a gallon.

For the 2 million folks expected on the roads in Tennessee between Christmas and New Year's, this likely means Santa has dropped off an early present — a little extra holiday cash in the wallet.

Merry X-mas folks, here's the breakdown:

Averages

Tennessee's gas price average: $2.31

Nashville's gas price average: $2.30

Highest recorded average gas price in Tennessee: $4.12 on Sept. 15, 2008

Lodging:According to the AAA leisure travel index, the average price of three-diamond lodging is up 4 percent, to $143 per night. The two diamond rate is at $108, 5 percent higher than last year

Rental cars:The daily car rental rate is up 4 percent from last year, to an average of $66.

Airfare:The average discounted rate across 40 top domestic routes is expected to fall 7 percent to $186 dollars, primarily via low-cost carriers. That airfare may or may not include a lot of additional fees.